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Newspaper

Monroe Evening Times

Location

Monroe, Wisconsin, United States of America

Date

May 14, 1946

Page

3

Benkert Dillman wedding in Monticello home ceremony

Miss Theo Winifred Benkert and James E. Dillman wed in a 1:30 p.m. ceremony at the Benkert home Monticello. Relatives friends attended as Ruth Stauffer played marches and guests joined a reception with a three tier cake. The couple will reside in Dayton Ohio after travel to Chicago and Milwaukee.

Monticello Times William H. Benkert Theo Winifred Benkert James E. Dillman E. K. Dillman A. R. Achtemeier Ruth Stauffer Chicago Paul F. Schrepfer Dayton Dillman West High School Minneapolis Stout Institute Armed Forces Milwaukee Salem Ave E. K Joseph Deihl Nancy Jo Paulus Roth J. J. Wright Mary Louise Schillinger Beatrice Barth Betty Lou Garret Evanston Arlene Kiassy Fort Atkinson Caroline Voegels Doris Curtis Madison Paul E. Schrepfer Belleville A. C. Benkert A. P. Benkert Werner Blum Marie Blum Werner W. Blum R. H. Schoonover Theo Benkert Paul Schrepfer Charles Schnetzler Jack Hoskins C. M. Stauffer Norman Benkert R. W. Woelffer Adam Duerst J. W. Barlow W. E. Blum H. F. Stoll Albert Knobel D. L. Zentner Willis Marty Robert Wild Fannie Loveland Jacob Voegeli Emily Jordan Roswell S. Richards Regula Hoesly F. W. Voegeli Rosa Roth Lydia Voegeli O. D. Curtis Fannie Frieda Benkert

Foley Behnke Wedding in Milwaukee

Miss Mae Foley daughter of Mr and Mrs William J Foley married Arthur Behnke son of Mr and Mrs Allen Behnke in Milwaukee in a pretty ceremony. Genevieve Foley of Cleveland served as maid of honor. The Foley family and guests attended the wedding and reception including James Foley and Barbara Jean.

Auxiliary Maypole Dinner Sets Floral Potluck Tables

The Wisconsin Power and Light auxiliary hosted a 40 member potluck supper with pink, lemon, and aqua decorations. Mrs. Harry J. Bellahan, president, named Mrs. Frank Kundert to the sunshine committee and a June picnic was approved.

Wisconsin Power & Light Auxiliary Harry J. Bellahan Frank Kundert Sunshine Committee Ben Holsapple Lyle Sickinger Harry Bellahan Jerome J. Howe

Mt Pleasant 4-H May Meeting at Babler School

Mt Pleasant 4 H club met at Babler school with 35 members and parents. Marianne Elmer led the meeting Paul Milz conducted the program Marlys Richert was a guest Record book questions health charts were completed Plans to attend Prairie du Chien camp and $3 was donated to the youth camp Willis Babler elected home ground beautification leader John H Babler named farm and home service leader Next meeting set for June 11 Gladys Buehl to lead the program

Mt. Pleasant Babler School Marianne Elmer Paul Milz Marlys Richert Prairie du Chien Willis Babler John H. Babler Gladys Buehl

Birthday Celebration Honors Evelyn Gordee at Family Home

Evelyn Gordee was surprised by a party hosted at her parents Mr and Mrs Alfred Gordee home. The luncheon featured two lighted birthday cakes and many gifts with guests Jeannette Lewis Shirley Lewis Janet Peck Marilyn Peck Shirley Sean Joan Sean Shirley Wickey Alice Wickey Sonja Guttmer Leona Foulker and Jean Gordee in attendance.

Evelyn Gordee Alfred Gordee Jeannette Shirley Lewis Janet Marilyn Peck Shirley Joan

Women of the Moose Meet With Initiation and Elections

The Women of the Moose will hold a regular session on Wednesday night at 8. The meeting will initiate a class of candidates, nominate officers for the coming year, and conduct memorial services. Mrs. Margaret Rufer Mrs. Thelma Meyers and Mrs. Sophia Rutsch schedule refreshments. Mrs. Anna Holcomb and Mrs. Elizabeth Wenger handle entertainment.

Women of the Moose Margaret Rufer Thelma Meyers Sophia Rutsch Anna Holcomb Elizabeth Wenger

Engagement announced for Frieda Ballmoos and Herman Kruesi

Mr and Mrs Fred Ballmoos of Argyle announce the engagement of their daughter Miss Frieda Ballmoos of New Glarus to Herman Kruesi son of Mr and Mrs Herman Kruesi of New Glarus No wedding plans have been made.

Fred Ballmoos Argyle Frieda Ballmoos New Glarus Herman Kruesi

Birthday Dinner Honors Dorothy Demanouske and Victor Broege

A Sunday birthday dinner honoring Dorothy Demanouske and Victor Broege plus a Mothers Day celebration was hosted at Mr. and Mrs. Frank Broege's home. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. Dewey Haeft and son Harold, Ethel Broege, Mr. and Mrs. Marcus Dunlavy and daughter Maryann Beloit, Edward and Deloris Matchett, Leon Bowe, Shopiere, and Mrs. Rosa.

Dorothy Demanouske Victor Broege Frank Broege Dewey Haeft Harold Ethel Broege Marcus Dunlavy Maryann Beloit Edward Deloris Matchett Leon Bowe Shopiere Rosa

Four-Generation Portraits Highlight Haeft Family Bond

A family gathering featured Haeft relatives including Sophie Haeft and Dewey Haeft with Rosa Haeft great grandmother and Mary Ann Dunlavy. Pictures captured four generations while Mrs. Frank Broege and Mrs. Florence Demanouske hosted a buffet luncheon and supper.

Haeft Sophie Shaeffer Raymond Wick Florence Demanouske Dorothy Esther Herbert Harvey Frank Broege Victor Rosa Haeft Dewey Haeft Marcus Dunlavy Mary Ann Dunlavy

Knights of Columbus appoints nominating committee

William C. Haren was appointed chairman of a nominating committee at a regular lodge meeting to select a slate of officers. Election will be held at the next session.

Knights of Columbus William C. Haren Haren Lodge

Bridge Club Hosts Two Tables in Contract Evening

Mrs. Benkert entertained her Monday night bridge club at two contract tables. Honors went to Mrs. A. R. Steele, Mrs. Reeve B. Bokemeier, and Mrs. Louis B. Stauffacher. Lunch was served by the hostess.

Benkert Robert Benkert A. R. Steele Reeve B. Bokemeier Louis B. Stauffacher

Willing Workers Roast Honors Winners in Monticello Event

Washington Willing Workers held an attendance contest. Friday evening the losers hosted the winners at a roast at the E. W. Marty home with games played. Several members listed as losers and winners, some unable to attend. Guests included Fred Blum Anton Hefty and George Legler.

O. D. Curtis Washington E. W. Marty Mmes. Marty Bertha Klassy Emma_ Ritschard Florence Hefty Dorothy Loveland Fern Duerst Hilda Loveland Marie Legler Lillian Hefty Louise Gempeler Dorothy Gempeler Mmes Frieda Luchsinger Alice Rundle Barbara Hefty Susan Karlen Alice Klassy Louise Blum Hattie Yaussi Alwina Gempeler Alma Zimmerman Helen Elmer Elsie Zimmerman Helen Loveland Margaret Gempeler Fred Blum Anton Hefty George Legler

Reach Crossroads in State Cheese Making and Selling

Wisconsin cheese industry faces a crossroad as Kraft Borden Blue Moon and others lease 686 of 1 475 factories, shifting control to outsiders. The piece discusses trends toward small rindless cheese, potential monopolies, producer cooperatives, and impacts on Wisconsin brands and farmers.

Wisconsin Kraft Borden Blue Moon State Department of Agriculture OPA Kraft, Bordens Kraft Et al Cheese Producers Marketing Association Monroe Wisconsin Cheese Producers Association Plymouth Barron County Consolidated Badger Shawano New Lake To Lake Manitowoc County Wisconsin Farm Bureau Grant Iowa LaFayette Badger

Spring Musicale by Beta Rho Tri-Hi-Y Tomorrow

The Beta Rho chapter of Tri-Hi-Y presents a spring musicale at 8 p m in the high school auditorium for Red Cross benefit. The program features songs including My Hero Deep in My Heart Whispering Star Dust and There Are Such Things with Strolling in the Park novelty number and solos by Harriet Towell Sally Ransdell Evelyn Welty Nancy Bishop Dona Gilbo Marion Dieckhoff and Audrey Babler.

Beta Rho Chapter Tri- Hi-Y The Red Cross Harriet Towell Sally Ransdell Evelyn Welty Nancy Bishop Dona Gilbo Marion Dieckhoff Audrey Babler Tri-Hi-Y Ruth Wenger June Schoonover Kathryn Olthafer Mary Buss

Speaking Contest By 19 4-H Members

Nineteen 4-H youths from across the county will compete in a safety speaking contest Wednesday at 8 pm in the courthouse. County 4-H agent Don E Willard announced the event. Speeches will be radio style on a public address system with participants speaking into a microphone. The Brooklyn Busy Bees group will be particularly active at the mic.

4-H Court House Don E. Willard Brooklyn

Green County contest to pick county Greek pageant winner

Brooklyn contestants Mildred Asmus Joseph Klingensmith Olive Sprecher Evelyn Bernstein and Lois Thompson lead a group of five. Other entrants include Betty Hoesly Smiley Joyce Zwichy New Glarus Marlene Flannery Browntown Jo Ann Schroeder Etha Discher Carol Clark Clarno Laura Stauffacher Dutch Hollow Betty Ann Baebler Marianne Elmer Mr. Pleasant James Keen Robert Schilt Juda Dorothy Webster Roosevelt Nellie Weibel Betty Stabler. Judges Mrs H O Bizer Howard Teasdale and Harry Bellahan. County winner advances to Prairie du Chien district June 5. district winner goes to Madison for state. Public invited to Green county contest. Ancient Greeks placed Athens five miles inland to guard against pirates. Want ads invite selling.

Green County Brooklyn Mildred Asmus Joseph Klingensmith Olive Sprecher Evelyn Bernstein Lois Thompson Betty Hoesly Smiley Joyce Zwichy New Glarus Marlene Flannery Browntown Jo Ann Schroeder Etha Discher Carol Clark Clarno Laura Stauffacher Dutch Hollow Betty Ann Baebler Marianne Elmer

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